Life in the UK Test Centre — Manchester
The Manchester Life in the UK test centre is PSI Manchester, Boulton House, 6th Floor, 17–21 Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3HY. Book it through the official GOV.UK booking service at least 3 days ahead. The test costs £50. An independent guide, not affiliated with the Home Office.
PSI Manchester
Boulton House, 6th Floor, 17–21 Chorlton Street, Manchester
M1 3HY
North West
Always check the address in your booking confirmation before you travel. The Home Office only shows exact addresses inside the booking system. We cross-checked this list against several public listings (November 2026), but centres can move or close.
About the test
Questions
24 multiple choice
Time limit
45 minutes
Pass mark
18/24 (75%)
Cost
£50 per attempt
Book ahead
At least 3 days
ID
The same ID you booked with
What to bring to the Manchester test centre
- The same ID you used to book, with your name exactly as booked
- Your booking confirmation email or reference number
- Arrive in good time before your appointment
Check exactly which documents are accepted in our guide to ID for the Life in the UK test.
Getting there
Boulton House is on Chorlton Street, close to Manchester Piccadilly station and the Chorlton Street coach station. Use the TfGM journey planner (tfgm.com) for Metrolink and bus routes.
Nearest other test centres to Manchester
Useful if Manchester has no slots before your deadline. Straight-line distance.
Blackburn
Community Training Portal Blackburn
Kings Court, Suite 14/15, 2nd Floor, 33 King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DH
Preston
Preston Test Centre
38–40 Ormskirk Road, Preston, PR1 2QP
Liverpool
PSI Liverpool
1 Union Court, 4th Floor, Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 4SJ
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